Our Baby Is a Literal Dinner Roll
Chunky baby alert! This is probably the first post I've ever written that doesn't feature photos of an outfit. But since Sadie's arms and legs are literal dinner rolls, I had to share her deliciousness!
Four Months in With Sadie
I can't believe it's already almost March and Sadie is officially four months old. I feel like I've known her for a lifetime and for a minute all at the same time and I'm savoring her ever-growing rolls that are truly expanding by the second.
Tulle Skirt + 3 Months With Sadie
I blinked and Sadie is officially over three months old! Sharing some of my favorite recent shots of her and Naiya with you today as well as where to snag my favorite black tulle skirt. I recently posted this look on instagram and received a bunch of DM's about it. It happens to be on sale so I'm linking to it below.
5 Things I’m Loving About My Girls Right Now
I can't believe I'm officially three months into being a mama of two girls under 2.5. Time has flown by SO much quicker with Sadie than it did with Naiya because my hands are so full with a non-stop toddler.
4 Tips for Going Back to Work After Baby
Excited to share four ways I'm preparing for the transition back to work with you today as well as some of my favorite newborn photos of Sadie. We shot mostly lifestyle newborn photos with Naiya so this time around, we decided to switch it up with these sweet posed studio shots.
The Children’s Place: Mommy & Me Looks
I never thought I'd be "that" mom who bought matching outfits for her daughters AND herself. Growing up, my mom used to dress my sister and I in matching outfits but it was the 90's, we were seven years apart and I remember feeling so not cute and pretty mortified. But truth be told, 12 weeks into becoming a mama of two, I've officially become my mother!
New Mama of 2: Lessons Learned
I'm excited to share what I've learned so far as a mama to two, as well as some of our favorite photos we snapped of our family when we first came home from the hospital. These photos make me melt and I can't believe how much bigger Sadie has grown since we took them!
How To Combat Sibling Rivalry With a New Baby
Figuring out how to get through to Naiya in a constructive way has been a big learning curve for us but we're getting closer! For other mamas and mamas-to-be in the same boat, I'm rounding up a few ways we've been combatting sibling rivalry that have worked for us so far.
What To Wear For a Maternity Shoot
I planned on sharing our maternity photos before Sadie was born but since the past weeks have been such a blur, excited to finally share now! Looking back at these photos now, though, dare I say I actually already miss the bump?! I had such a tough pregnancy where I was very sick and threw up every day and yet I still look back at this time missing it! Am I crazy?
Sadie Amelie’s Birth Story
As a busy full-time working mama, giving up comfort for style is a non-negotiable. I’m constantly balancing running after our non-stop toddler with being in the office or on set and my feet need to be pain-free to do all the things! Excited to share a shoe brand with you today that I’m loving for all of the above reasons and more. Also sharing a much-needed bump-date! This baby could come any day now!
37 Weeks Pregnant in Vionic Heels
As a busy full-time working mama, giving up comfort for style is a non-negotiable. I’m constantly balancing running after our non-stop toddler with being in the office or on set and my feet need to be pain-free to do all the things! Excited to share a shoe brand with you today that I’m loving for all of the above reasons and more. Also sharing a much-needed bump-date! This baby could come any day now!
Prepping Naiya to Become a Big Sister (Isn’t Easy!)
Since it's been a while since I've been able to post an update for you, sharing the latest and greatest with on my pregnancy journey, family life and how we're prepping Naiya to become a big sister.
Bump-Friendly Wedding Guest Dresses
I attended a wedding this weekend at almost 7 months pregnant and it took me forever to find an outfit I felt comfortable in. For anyone else in the same boat, linking to my favorite black tutu skirt that fits really well over the bump as well as some other bump-friendly dresses I'm loving right now. Enjoy!
A Convertible Car Seat We’re Loving
If you're on the hunt for the perfect car seat and are feeling the same way, this post is for you! Sharing the affordable car seat brand that's been a lifesaver for us since Naiya was born. Excited to also share how it's grown with Naiya throughout the first almost two years of her life.
Confessions of An Anxious Prego Mom
In the interest of being fully transparent for any other mamas who may be in a similar boat, I'm sharing my latest pregnancy confessions today. After you take a read, please leave a comment to let me know if you've experienced any of these anxieties too! I'd love to know!
Top 10 Bump-Friendly Summer Dresses
Sharing one of my favorite dresses of the moment that's comfy for pregnancy and beyond (and it's currently on sale!). I'm excited to also round up nine other summer dresses I'm eyeing that are bump-friendly even though they're not maternity. Non-pregos, all of the below picks should work for you too!
Debuting Baby Bump #2
Phil and I are due with baby #2 this coming October! It's been such a crazy whirlwind of a few months--so much so that I've had to cut back on updates on here until now. So excited to explain why and to finally share all the things below that will get you up to speed!
The Perfect Gift For New Mamas
At the end of the day, every new mom is different, and coming up with the perfect gift is never easy. I do think I've found a pretty universal gift that new moms might not expect they'll end up cherishing for years to come. Sharing what this gift is with you today and where you can snag one at an affordable price too.
Naiya’s 18 Month Update
Keep in mind that almost all of Naiya's giant smiles were from listening to 'Baby Shark' (for a change) on my phone. What is it about that song?! The rest of her smiles were from me jumping around like a crazy mama trying to keep that smile going. Either way, her face is priceless!
Mom & Baby Update: 17 Months
Naiya is growing like crazy and her little thigh rolls are starting to slim out (cue the ugly tears!) She's a full-out toddler now and I find myself scrolling through her photos from a few months ago wondering where our baby went. Rounding up our outfits of the day today as well as a mom and baby update.